SDA One Day: December

When: Wednesday, December 08, 2021 at 2 pm ET / 1 pm CT

Where: Virtual

Topic: Motivating & Encouraging Employees

Encouraging employees to reach their highest potential is essential for effective leadership and fostering a productive work environment. Join us to learn helpful techniques and when to use them.

Roundtable Topics:

Table 1 - Creating a holiday experience with a small staff
Host: Johnathan Pinskar, Acts Retirement Life Communities; Sponsored by Hormel

Table 2 - Sharing popular culinary trends from your community
Host: Patrick Plumadore, Acts Retirement Life Communities; Sponsored by Gordon Food Service

Table 3 - Training your new staff without throwing them into the fire
Host: Milton McGowian, Sharon Towers; Sponsored by Ben E Keith

Table 4 - Hiring for success: Asking the questions that matter for hiring chefs and culinary staff
Host: Aaron Fish, Trestle Hospitality Concepts; Sponsored by Common Cents Solutions            

Table 5 - Ordering for success to reduce supply chain issues
Host: Harris Ader, SDA; Sponsored by Hobart

Table 6 - SDA - Membership & Event Questions
Host: Lori Mason

Speaker: Milton L. McGowian, MBA, CDM, CFPP, FMP, MCP, VP of Resident Services at Sharon Towers

Schedule:   

2:00 – 3:00 pm ET – SDA Announcements & Keynote Presentation
3:00 – 3:30 pm ET – Roundtable Discussions & Booth Visits

Milton McGowain is the VP of Resident Services at Sharon Towers in Charlotte, NC. He is an approved ServSafe alcohol instructor and ServSuccess proctor for the National Restaurant Association. He earned a certification from the National Restaurant Association as a Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) and a certification from ANFP as a CDM, CFPP. Milton is also a fellow at the Larry Minnix Leadership Academy at Leading Age, and he sits on the diversity, equality, and inclusion task force as well as the professional development task force for ANFP. Milton possesses a passion for foodservice and ensures every senior has an excellent dining experience and every employee has a chance for development.

CEU's: Self-Submit. Certificate of completion and event schedule will be given to participants who attend the event.

Door Prize: Only operators are eligible for the door prize and must be present to win.

Refunds: No Refunds.

This event is FREE for all senior living & dining professionals!